NYS AMBER Alert

Crime Prevention:
Online Safety

Cybersafety
The Internet has opened up a world of information and opportunity for anyone with a computer
and a connection! Your safety and the safety of your children can be protected by establishing
safety guidelines. You should not let your children on the information superhighway without
them.

My Online Safety
Rules
This document offers six basic rules that children should employ when they are on the Internet.
Printout a copy of the "Online Safety Rules" acceptable use policy to share between
parents and children.

Identity Theft Electronic technology has become an everyday fact of life. We use it to communicate,
to bank, to shop, to learn, to be entertained, and to be treated medically, among countless applications.
Take steps to protect yourself from identity theft and to safeguard your personal information

Protecting Your Privacy
Whether you are on the Internet or an online banking program, you are often required to use a
password. The worst passwords to use are the ones that come to mind first - name, spouse's
name, maiden name, pets, children's name, even street addresses, etc. The best passwords mix
numbers with upper and lowercase letters. A password that is not found in the dictionary is
even better. There are programs that will try every word in the dictionary in an effort to
crack your security.

Information on the NYSP website is presented as a community service. Reproductions of information
or images taken from the NYSP website must be used for the sole purpose of supplying information
as a non-reimbursable, community service. The rules and regulations of the State Police are contained in Title 9 (Executive
Department), Subtitle K of the state compilation and can be accessed through
the Department of State website. If you are unable to download a PDF document on this site,
you may request a copy by e-mailing the Planning
and Research Section. Please state which document you would like and supply your name, address
and phone number.